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President Trump announced on Truth Social that the US will launch a new tariff probe into the European Union in retaliation for fines on U.S. tech firms, a move that could sharpen transatlantic tensions after Brussels fined Google €890 million and had previously penalised Apple, Meta and Amazon under digital-regulation rules.
The White House is accelerating plans to establish voluntary standards for released AI models, setting benchmarks and release timelines for frontier systems and clarifying who can access advanced models domestically and abroad, following government interventions in Anthropic and OpenAI and aligned with a broader push for a global regulatory framework.
FT editors argue that the White House’s sudden 90‑minute order restricting Anthropic’s new AI models signals an opaque, capricious policy that could dampen frontier AI development; they call for a transparent, coherent regulatory framework—ideally an arm’s-length body—to balance security with innovation and global competitiveness.
The FT View argues Europe must pursue tech sovereignty carefully: nurture European tech capabilities and control over critical tech through measures like a Cloud and AI Development Act and revised Chips Act, while avoiding measures that cut off access to leading US providers or invite retaliation. The plan would include sovereignty risk assessments, preferring EU-made software/hardware for the most sensitive contracts (level 4), and boosting cross-border investment and a unified single market to help European firms scale. In short, Europe should create the conditions for European champions without protectionist baggage that could undermine competitiveness or provoke a pushback from the US.
President Donald Trump abruptly postponed signing a long‑planned executive order to vet AI models for national security and cyber risks after weeks of White House infighting over the plan’s scope; the proposal would have seen leading AI firms voluntarily submit models for government checks, but Trump said he didn’t like certain aspects and wanted to avoid hindering US leadership and job growth, as public concern over AI safety and impact grows.
China’s National Development and Reform Commission has ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion Manus AI acquisition, signaling Beijing’s expanded use of the NDRC as a central regulator over security-sensitive tech and marking a new phase in China’s tech governance akin to a domestic CFIUS, with broader implications for cross-border deals, supply chains and AI strategy amid US-China tensions.
Elon Musk’s xAI filed a federal lawsuit challenging Colorado’s first state AI anti-discrimination law, claiming it violates First Amendment free speech by forcing developers to promote the state’s ideological views; the law aims to curb algorithmic discrimination across sectors like education and housing, requires risk disclosures and data corrections, and allows consumers to appeal adverse decisions, with an effective date set for the summer.
US Senator Bernie Sanders criticizes AI as a highly consequential technology that could threaten jobs and mental health, calling for a slowdown in AI development and regulation, while highlighting concerns about the motives of tech billionaires and the impact on society, especially minors.
Major League Baseball will regulate in-game data and technology in minor leagues starting next season to ensure all teams have equal access, aiming to promote fairness and curb the current arms race in technological investments, though it raises concerns about innovation and existing investments.
China has proposed the creation of a global body to oversee artificial intelligence development and regulation, aiming to establish international standards and cooperation in the rapidly advancing technology sector.
M3GAN 2.0 is a campy, action-packed sequel that humorously explores AI themes, featuring a more evil android and a fight for tech regulation, while embracing its silly premise with energetic fight scenes and tech references.
The European Commission has launched investigations into Apple, Google, and Meta under the new Digital Markets Act, which aims to prevent Big Tech companies from dominating digital markets. The companies are being scrutinized for potential non-compliance with rules related to app store practices, preference for their own services, and user choice in web browsers and ad-free options. The investigations are expected to be completed within 12 months.
The United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted a resolution on artificial intelligence, backed by 123 countries including the United States, to ensure the safe, secure, and trustworthy development and use of AI. The resolution aims to bridge the digital divide between developed and developing nations, promote global consensus on AI governance, and harness AI for achieving UN development goals. It also encourages the development of regulatory frameworks and warns against improper use of AI systems, emphasizing the importance of respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms throughout the AI life cycle.
The Digital Markets Act (DMA) takes effect in the European Union, targeting tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, Meta, and Microsoft, imposing strict regulations and hefty fines for non-compliance. The EU aims to create a level playing field in the digital sector and has already influenced global tech regulation, with governments worldwide considering similar legislation. The DMA, alongside the Digital Services Act, signals a new era of tech regulation, but certain digital markets remain outside its scope.
The European Union has launched a formal investigation into TikTok over potential breaches of online content rules, focusing on issues such as protecting minors, transparent advertising, addictive design, screen time limits, and privacy settings. The investigation comes under the new Digital Services Act (DSA) and could result in fines of up to 6% of TikTok's global turnover if found guilty. TikTok has stated its commitment to working with experts to ensure the safety of young users and looks forward to explaining its efforts to the European Commission. This marks the second DSA investigation after Elon Musk's social media platform X faced scrutiny in December.